Richard Erani
Chuckies
1073 Third Ave., nr. 63rd St.; 212-593-9898
“The Lanvin ballet flat will be the single hottest shoe—we have them in bronze and floral patent leather for resort. It used to be that 3 percent of styles in the store were real pancake flats, and now it’s 25 percent of our selection.”
Danny Wasserman
Tip Top Shoes
155 W. 72nd St., nr. Amsterdam Ave; 212-787-4960
“They’re soft, they’re easy, they’re relaxed. You’re not having your toes pinched.”
Eddie Cuevas
Shoegasm
71 Eighth Ave., nr. 14th St.; 212-691-2091
“New Yorkers walk a lot, so ballerinas make sense. They’re comfortable, and they go well with skinny jeans. Before it was a very retro look with ankle booties and jeans inside the boots. Spring won’t be particularly retro.”
Ed Burstell
Bergdorf Goodman
754 Fifth Ave., at 57th St.; 212-753-7300
“Flats and ballerinas are timely because they’re being worn with leggings, but they’re also perfect with the dress trend.”